The unanimous rezoning approval of Medley, Toro Development Company’s (TDC’s) 42-acre mixed-use destination, by the Johns Creek City Council heralds an important anchor for the City’s Town Center Vision and Plan. Adopted in 2021, the plan establishes and prioritizes redevelopment of the 192-acre Town Center area surrounding City Hall, weaving together quality housing, restaurants, retail and offices through new public pathways and parks.
The Town Center Vision and Plan includes improvements to the pond located behind City Hall and the addition of sidewalks, trails, and other transportation enhancements. The area surrounding the pond will be transformed into Creekside Park – a community gathering area anchoring the town center area. Creekside Park will provide a centralized waterfront for the town center area, setting the city apart from other downtowns.
Over the course of 20 years, the town center will be defined by its intentional neighborhoods connected via a system of sidewalks and trails, emphasizing its focus on wellness and sustainable living, and establishing a vibrant destination representative of the city’s diversity, culture and values, appealing to a variety of audiences and age groups.
“Excitement abounds in the local community to see the collective vision of the Town Center Plan come to fruition with the approval of Medley and public investment of Creekside Park,” said Ben Song, community development director for the City of Johns Creek.“These catalyst projects will help to attract quality restaurants, retailers and companies to do business in Johns Creek for the benefit of our residents. The continued emphasis in creating an experiential town center will set the City apart and provide diversity and vibrancy, hallmarks of Johns Creek, in a single, unified gathering place.
Located on the former site of the defunct State Farm Insurance campus, TDC’s Medley is the first project to be approved as part of the Town Center Vision and Plan. Medley will come to life at the intersection of Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road and is a key catalyst for the town center. TDC will develop Medley to be a magnetic “eatertainment” destination and “third place” for people to gather outside their homes (first place) and the traditional office (second place).
“We are proud for Medley to be the first step in creating a truly transformative town center for Johns Creek,” said Mark Toro, principal and chief vision officer for TDC. “Medley’s recent rezoning approval is the first of many exciting milestones to come as part of the city’s larger plan, which will undoubtedly have a tremendous impact on the area. We are incredibly thankful for our ongoing partnership with the City of Johns Creek, and look forward to continuing to work together to create a vibrant and engaging town center for the community.”
Medley will include up to 200,000 square feet of space for retail, restaurants and entertainment concepts, 900 residential units, which includes a mix of townhomes and luxury multifamily residences, and 110,000 square feet of office space. Groundbreaking is planned for later this year.
The launch of the Town Center Vision and Plan comes at a time when the North Atlanta and the Metro markets are experiencing strong population and economic growth. The town center is projected to be a catalyst for economic development that will increase the city’s employment rate and diversify the tax base. To learn more about the Town Center Vision and Plan, visit jctowncenter.com. For the latest Medley news and project updates, visit medleyjohnscreek.com and follow the project on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Toro Development Company:
At Toro Development Company, we believe past results are a powerful predictor of future success. Veteran real estate developer Mark Toro has a track record of delivering outsized returns to investors. His differentiated model combines data analysis with creative thinking and a commitment to community. With multidisciplinary experience, the team at Toro Development Company is uniquely positioned to deploy the best use or uses for each opportunity. They know how to build community in a way that creates quantifiable value, something they have proven over and over again, and something that is now more relevant than ever. Current development pipeline includes Medley, a 43-acre mixed-use development in Johns Creek, Georgia; Ovation, a 145-acre mixed-use development in Franklin, Tennessee; and Reid Flats, a 186-unit multifamily community in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.torodevco.com and follow along on LinkedIn.
About City of Johns Creek:
The City of Johns Creek became a municipality when it was incorporated Dec. 1, 2006 following state legislation and a voter referendum. Located in the northeastern tip of Fulton County, Johns Creek encompasses 32 square miles and maintains over 400 acres of parkland and nature reserve, including five access points to the Chattahoochee River along its 13 mile southern border. Johns Creek is represented by a Mayor and City Council elected at-large and operates under the direction of a City Manager who serves as the City’s chief administrative officer, responsible to Mayor and Council for the efficient and proper administration of the City’s affairs. Today, Johns Creek is the 10th largest city in Georgia with more than 82,000 residents. For more information please visit johnscreekga.gov.
